Breeding farms

WHO and FAO seek experts for Salmonella and Campylobacter control in chicken meat

Salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis are among the most reported foodborne diseases in chicken meat, one of the most important food carriers for these infections. He is about to end up run over, his […]

Pesticides: glyphosate is also dispersed in the air and can reach natural parks and organic fields, the study

According to this study, glyphosate can also be carried by the wind and end up in the air we breathe. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Nicola, the family's choice to live in the woods and take care of bees

The couple had chosen to live in a cottage in the woods of the Apennines, in the midst of unspoiled nature He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Living […]

Let's save bees: new natural habitats and ecological corridors along railways in the UK

Britain has faced severe bee deaths in recent years and the government has even attempted to thwart a ban on neonicotinoids in Europe. But now the UK has decided to adopt a new strategy to protect pollinating insects and save bees. He […]

Glyphosate: Monsanto wins in court, judge cuts Roundup damages from 2 billion to 87 million

Victory in court for Monsanto Bayer over the umpteenth lawsuit involving glyphosate. A California judge reduced the damages the company will have to pay to Alva and Alberta Pilliod from $ 2 billion to $ 87 million. He […]

Will bees' salvation depend on a GMO bacterium?

In addition to the climate crisis and human activities, bees are also threatened by a dangerous mite that could be defeated thanks to a GMO bacterium He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

The dying of bees puts agriculture and our food at risk, the UN alarm

The dying of bees is putting agricultural production and our food at risk. Pollination is in fact responsible for 5-8% of global agricultural production. The alarm comes from the UN on the occasion of IPBES, an international meeting on biodiversity […]

Exposure to glyphosate and these to 2 insecticides increases the risk of cancer. New study

More and more research, in recent times, is focusing on analyzing the harmful effects of glyphosate not only on the environment but also on human health. Now comes yet another confirmation that this pesticide increases the risk of cancer, particularly […]

McDonald's, there is a billionaire investor who wants to save pregnant sows locked in tiny cages

Carl Icahn, a major McDonald's shareholder, defends the welfare of the sows, asking the multinational to stop the cruel practice of "gestation cages" Back […]

Pesticide juices: such as Florida oranges and lemons increase antibiotic resistance

Citrus fruits from Florida are full of streptomycin and oxytetracycline and now new studies tell us that these pesticides are resistant to antibiotics and very dangerous for human health. He is about […]

Glyphosate, Monsanto still loses! Cancer patient gets compensation of 80 million

Another man with cancer takes Monsanto to court and defeats it. The agrochemical giant was sentenced to pay 80 million dollars to the man, who for years had used Roundup products and in particular glyphosate He […]

Less carcinogenic cadmium in fertilizers from 2022 with the new European regulation

Approved the new European regulation on fertilizers: among the novelties, new maximum limits of cadmium allowed in fertilizers It […]

Europe says stop to Thiacloprid, the insecticide killer of Bayer bees

EFSA was unable to assess the risk for thiacloprid, an insecticide that is dangerous to bees, the environment and humans, so the EU decided to ban it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Bees pollinate more flowers in cities than in the countryside, but that's not good news - here's why

Bees and bumblebees are thriving in cities, pollinating more flowers than in the countryside as agriculture has flattened rural landscapes He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Bees […]

The study on the dramatic effects of glyphosate on the development of honey bees

Exposure of bee larvae results in slower development and lower growth of insects, making pollinators more vulnerable He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Pesticides […]

Brucellosis alarm in Campania, killed thousands of healthy buffaloes. Breeders: "no more useless massacres"

In the province of Caserta, about 140 thousand buffaloes have been killed in the last 10 years to contain the brucellosis epidemic In […]

Weeds begin to resist glyphosate (and spoil Bayer's hopes)

Some weeds are starting to show some resistance to Monsanto Bayer's Roundup herbicide which contains glyphosate and has long been at the center of the debate over its possible carcinogenicity. Some farmers are thus driven to use more and more, […]

Bee die-off: a new killer pesticide banned

Bee die-off. After the banning of 3 neonicotinoid pesticides for two years, the European Union bans the use of a fourth harmful substance for bees: the pesticide Fipronil. Its use will be banned for two years, starting in December 2013. The decision […]

Methane emissions from one of the largest intensive cattle farms in the world captured for the first time by satellites

For the first time in the world, methane emissions from factory farms have been seen by satellites. The images show the bewildering reality of the meat industry from the perspective of global warming and its devastating impact on the climate crisis He […]

Intensive pig farms accused of mass deaths of fish in the Mar Menor: "guilty of environmental disaster"

The fish slaughter in the Mar Menor was caused by pollution caused by intensive agriculture but also by pig farms He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

Bees: let's save them with a flower. Here are which ones to plant

Not just choosing organic products. To help the bees just plant the right flowers. For this Greenpeace has released a list of the most suitable plants that allow these small insects to find refuge and food with pollen He […]

The drugs used in fish farms "are like pesticides": we have a serious problem with aquaculture

The use of drugs in aquaculture must be reviewed for the sake of the environment and human health: the requests of the EMA to the EU He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Apple trees are mysteriously dying in the US… and no one really knows why

Many apple trees are dying, growers and researchers are perplexed: why is this epidemic occurring in America? The hypotheses include climate change, but also parasites and pathogens. One thing is certain, we must intervene before it is too late. He […]

Pesticides: In Europe there are still too many imported products that do not meet EU standards

France calls for stricter rules on agricultural products with pesticides imported into the EU to avoid the collapse of production in Europe He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Those dead pigs burned on a farm in the UK that nobody cares about

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“We will all die”: fear for the Piripkura of the Amazon, threatened by wild deforestation

The lands of the uncontacted Piripkura tribe are constantly being invaded and destroyed to make way for beef production He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Bees contribute more to the British economy than the royal family

Bees are an invaluable resource for the environment, ecosystems and agriculture. Now experts have tried to calculate their economic value and reiterated that bees are key in the UK and around the world for their zero-cost industriousness. He […]

'Glyphosate is a determinant of cancer'. Bayer defeated again in court

“The glyphosate-containing pesticide was a major factor” in causing cancer to Edwin Hardeman, a XNUMX-year-old man who has used Monsanto's Roundup herbicide in his garden for over ten years. He […]

The study that shows how EU agriculture is in the hands of lobbies (in spite of the environment and health)

European agriculture increasingly in the hands of lobbies to the detriment of the environment and human health? The question is being asked by new research from the CFA, based on data from the University of Bremen. How sustainable is our agriculture? He […]

Hotel delle api: the Croatian beekeeper who rents hives in exchange for honey produced to conserve biodiversity

A beekeeper has opened a "hotel for bees", where it is possible to rent a hive from those who would like one but do not have time to take care of it. A […]

Chickens and pigs smothered in boiling steam and killed with fire foam: brutal practices still legal on US farms

The terrifying practices of stopping ventilation and choking with fire-fighting foam are still authorized by law in US farms. An unprecedented cruelty against which the American animal rights associations have been fighting for some time (in vain) […]

In the UK, green light for GMO wheat to reduce acrylamide levels in toast

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B-Droid, the robot bee capable of artificially pollinating is reality (PHOTO)

Our food depends on pollinating insects and when the bees disappear we could be in serious danger. Scientists are developing robot bees capable of artificially pollinating plants. He is about to end […]

Monsanto and Roundup: judge reduces compensation by 1/3 to retiree victim of glyphosate

A new case of cancer due to the use of glyphosate has led to the condemnation of Monsanto, a multinational that has been producing this herbicide for years. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Dangerous salmon farms: Dozens of sea lions have been trapped in nets

Bad misfortune in Canada for a group of sea lions: dozens of specimens were trapped in nets as they attempted to feast on salmon at an aquaculture facility He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Glyphosate damages the liver: it causes liver damage

Studies are continuing around the world seeking to assess the actual damage that those exposed to glyphosate can suffer. These days, new American research confirms a suspicion that had already emerged previously: the famous herbicide can be linked […]

Injured pigs left in agony in the sewage: the horror in a farm that produces PDO ham

Shock undercover investigation in a farm in the province of Lodi: dozens of pigs with injuries and immersed in sewage and abused piglets, a complaint is triggered for the plant Pigs […]

He had been denounced for having launched a campaign against the use of pesticides in the production of apples in South Tyrol, 1374 complaints withdrawn

He had been denounced by the councilor for a public awareness campaign on pesticides in apple orchards. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him He […]

Bees die-off: neonicotinoid pesticides are to blame, confirmed in a new study

Bee die-off, neonicotinoids are among the main causes. The decline of bees risks putting international agricultural production into ever greater difficulties and altering ecosystems around the world. He […]

Help ! Climate change shrinks sheep

The British experts have in fact checked the weight of the sheep in question over the last 24 years, recording a weight loss of 5%. The decline appears to be due to climate change imposed by global warming. He […]

Neonicotinoid pesticides are harmful to bees and hinder pollination

Neonicotinoid pesticides are harmful to bees and hinder their ability to pollinate according to preliminary results of a new study. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Neonicotinoid […]

Anti-freeze candles in South Tyrol to save the vineyards (and not only) from the cold

In South Tyrol, to avoid damage to vineyards, apple orchards and various types of plantations, farmers have lit thousands of anti-freeze candles. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him South […]

Bee killer pesticides are banned but continue to contaminate European fields

Prohibited, but still in circulation. We are talking about the neonicotinoids clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiametoxam, pesticides which, according to EFSA, represent a risk for wild and honey bees. This is established by a new study published […]

In the United Kingdom, slaughterhouses are in crisis due to Brexit: thousands of pigs will be exterminated in vain because there is a lack of manpower

In the UK the slaughter of pigs has begun due to the shortage of butchers. 120 thousand will be cut down, but will not be destined for consumption He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Bolsonaro shock: green light for 152 new pesticides (LIST)

Pesticides, green light from the Bolsonaro government in Brazil to use over 150 toxic substances. Since the beginning of the year, in the first 100 days of the new president's work, the country has seen an enormous increase in pesticides for sale He […]

Near Padua a cow grazes the grass in the center, she had escaped from the slaughterhouse (but was killed anyway)

He escapes from the slaughterhouse and stops to graze the grass, perhaps for the first time in his short and miserable existence on a farm. But she was captured and led back to the slaughterhouse. No mercy for the wayward animal that flew just […]

Massacre for thousands of farmed white breams, who died without being able to escape from the frozen waters in Greece

The suffering of farming was not enough: thousands of fish lost their lives without being able to escape from the frozen waters. 600.000 […]

If you don't reduce the use of pesticides for bees, it will be too late

New measures to reduce the use of pesticides and thus protect bees and other pollinating insects. In a resolution passed by show of hands, the European Parliament comments that so far, the European Union initiative does not sufficiently address […]

Bee die-off: $ 10 reward for hive theft in California

As the number of bees in the United States decreases more and more, thefts in hives are increasing. The California Beekeepers Association has decided to offer a $ 10 reward to those who help catch the bee and hive thieves. He […]

Cruel plan to open world's first octopus farm doesn't stop (despite protests)

The opening of the first octopus farm in Las Palmas, Spain is provoking protests from animal rights activists, environmentalists and scientists He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Pesticides killer of bees, Europe towards a ban

The European Union could soon take important decisions regarding pesticides, to move towards banning the most dangerous substances for bees, starting with neonicotinoids, real killer substances for pollinators. He […]

Bees, the death is also the fault of neonicotinoid pesticides. Even the EPA admits this

Neonicotinoid pesticides, used in agriculture, could seriously harm bees. The new confirmation comes from an investigation conducted by the EPA. After 20 years, even the US Environmental Protection Agency has admitted that pollinating animals […]

Greenwashing: pork giant Danish Crown forced to withdraw the "climate-controlled pig" label

In Denmark, the "climate-controlled pig" label launched by Danish Crown was a real flop. The giant is accused of greenwashing He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him "Climate-controlled […]

Monsanto also allegedly contaminated the Los Angeles aquifer. The county is suing

Monsanto still in the storm. Los Angeles County sued the glyphosate giant for damage to groundwater from the marketing of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) products between 1935 and 1977. He is about […]

1000 dairy cows mistreated and left in pitiful hygienic conditions: a farm in Ancona denounced

A complaint is made for a farm in Ancona, where cows were mistreated and left in the middle of the manure Cows […]

They disposed of the waste by feeding it to the pigs and dumping it illegally on the land, a maxi seizure for two companies in Lodi

Illicit waste trafficking and aggravated fraud: two farms in the Lodi area targeted by the Easy Energy operation He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Maxi […]

From Carrefour to Lidl Holland: supermarkets that have said no to meat from deforestation in Brazil

Some European supermarkets have announced plans to stop selling Brazilian beef that causes deforestation Sainsbury's, […]

We are starving Africa with the production of fishmeal, animal feed in Europe

According to a Greenpeace report, the production of fishmeal and oil for European feed is starving the African population He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him You […]

Shock study reveals 97% of laying hens have broken sternum bones (even in organic farms)

The life of laying hens on farms is terrible and this is demonstrated once again by a study from Switzerland that highlights a shocking fact: 97% of hens have broken sternum bones. He is about to end […]

Enough of low-cost meat: in Germany the proposal that is shaking the German agri-food lobbies

Cem Yozdemir, German Minister of Agriculture wants to improve the quality of food and reduce the consumption of fats, salts and sugars He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Stop […]

GMOs: together with Monsanto herbicides would make livestock sterile

Under accusation is - once again - the agricultural biotechnology giant Monsanto, whose herbicide Roundup glysophate, combined with GMO seeds Roundup Ready, would be at the origin of the spread of a still unknown, responsible microfungus, fears […]

Too many pesticides: pollen is contaminated with fungicides and herbicides, the alarm of Trentino beekeepers

In Trentino, the situation of bees is again taking stock, but while an improving scenario is highlighted in a conference of farmers, the Federation of local beekeepers highlights dramatic data on pollen contamination with pesticides He […]

Bee die-off? The EPA denies the European study: it is not (only) the fault of pesticides

There would be a combination of several factors behind the dying of bees around the world, and not the use of some pesticides, as Europe claims. This was revealed by a study conducted by the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection […]

Cattle and rice crops are the main causes of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, the study

Products of animal origin produce about twice as much CO2 as those of plant origin, contributing to global warming He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Products […]

Avian: another suspected outbreak in a turkey farm in the Brescia area

The nightmare of avian flu returns to Brescia: suspected outbreak in a turkey farm in San Gervasio The […]

After glyphosate, a new danger comes from the SDHI fungicides

The damage caused by glyphosate, used as a herbicide in agriculture, is now well known. But now there could be a new health hazard linked to the use of a class of fungicides, the SDHIs. He is about […]

Eliminate meat production in 15 years? The numbers are astounding, it could really save the planet

A recent study shows the impact of meat production on the climate crisis and how without emissions we could reduce, thus saving our Earth He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Pesticides kill 11 farmers a year in general silence, the shock report

Cases of pesticide poisoning are on the rise worldwide. The health of 44% of the world's agricultural workers is compromised He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Cases […]

Neonicotinoids: Bees and bumblebees attracted to killer pesticides as if it were drugs

Do bees "do drugs" on neonicotinoids? Bumblebees and bees would be attracted to killer pesticides, with a real addiction. This was stated by a research conducted by Geraldine Wright at Newcastle University. He […]

Blue tongue virus: over 1700 sheep died in Sardinia. 120 doses of vaccine are on the way to stop the epidemic

Outbreaks of the blue tongue virus multiply in Sardinia: thousands of sheep have died. 120 thousand doses of vaccine are coming to stop the epidemic He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Pearl millet, the rediscovery of the cereal capable of resisting the climate crisis and desertification

The pearl millet could guarantee food and food security for millions of people following further warming of the planet The […]

Api robot: future or fantasy?

Robobees.Api robot, future or science fiction? Bees have been wiped out by pesticides, poisons and diseases. For years the land remained unproductive. The man had to give up most of the usual foods. He said goodbye to apples, lemons, aubergines, […]

So the animal welfare law could make bacon disappear in California

The new law puts the meat sector in crisis, but the problem concerns the conditions in which the farms have always worked. The […]

The first octopus farm is about to become a reality in Spain but it is a terrible cruelty

The Spanish multinational, Nueva Pescanova, has announced that it will start marketing the farmed octopus next summer The […]

FAO, Sofa Report, meat consumption tripled

The report on the situation of agriculture and livestock in the world was presented by the FAO. The demand for meat and derivatives is on the rise He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Presented […]

The die-off of bees accelerates, even the US notices it

Bees are still in severe decline. Even the United States finally realizes this. The concerns come mainly from the point of view of beekeepers and honey production. He is about to end up run over, his […]

New court defeat for Monsanto! Glyphosate is a major contributor to cancer

New defeat in court for Monsanto, the multinational controlled by Bayer that produces the Round Up, a herbicide based on glyphosate. It will have to compensate a couple who have become ill with cancer as a result of using their products for over […]

Glyphosate: Trump's EPA insists Roundup is safe

The EPA states that glyphosate is not carcinogenic when used as directed. In the United States, the Roundup pesticide continues to be marketed, and the Trump administration insists it is safe for humans. All of this is happening as thousands of […]

If we stopped eating salmon, we would have more fish (saving marine ecosystems)

Producing feed for farmed salmon involves catching tons of small fish that could end up on our tables He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

Aviaria in Rome, a sector of the park of Villa Pamphili closes to the public as a precaution

The measure was adopted after a positivity was reported for avian influenza in poultry species in the Pond. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Octopus farms: sales start for the first time in the world, suffering is served

In Spain the first octopus farm in the world is about to open, the cruel business will start as early as next summer He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Animal […]

Bees die-off: neonicotinoid pesticides are to blame, Harvard confirms

Bee die-off, neonicotinoid pesticides are among the major causes. A Harvard study strengthens the link between bee die-offs, killer pesticides and colder winters. According to new research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, the […]

Farm to fork: the EU parliament approves a reduction in pesticides and an increase in organic farming

The European Parliament has approved the farm to fork strategy which aims to make food systems more equitable, healthy and respectful of the environment He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

GMO milk: Human genes in the DNA of cows to reproduce mother's milk

There is no limit to scientific perversion! After animal cloning comes that of some Chinese researchers, who recently introduced human genes into the DNA of 300 cows with the aim of reproducing the quality and characteristics of breast milk to […]

Belgium re-authorizes Imidacloprid, a bee killer neonicotinoid pesticide

The Belgian Department of Plant Protection Products and Fertilizers grants a new exemption for Imidacloprid, the bee killer. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Belgium […]

Because China is grabbing more than half of the world's reserves of wheat, corn and rice

Rising prices of raw materials: price increases for consumers and difficulties for countries that eat mainly cereals He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him China […]

Cows, McDonald's studies how to fight polluting flatulence

Can a cow be highly polluting? Apparently yes, especially if he has stomach problems. The flatulence of cattle, in fact, would be harmful and even more harmful than carbon dioxide. Precisely for this reason McDonald's is running for cover by studying […]

Farming, spices reduce greenhouse gases: a "touch of coriander" against emissions

a study published in the "Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 2010", showed that some spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, cloves and coriander - normally used to enhance the flavor of certain foods - in addition to flavoring […]